Established in 1995, this Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was founded “to preserve blues heritage through cultural arts by nurturing the soul of the blues with historical blues education programming.” Jus’ Blues has promoted that education to youths and performing artists in communities nationwide and around the world. The foundation acknowledges the originators of the blues by archiving and preserving the legacy of those artists, and also honors those under-the-radar musicians who are still performing in the blues and soul traditions. The foundation has expanded its goals by recognizing the best in blues and soul music artistry through the annual Jus’ Blues Music Awards and Conference, while also establishing itself as a prominent leading blues and soul music advocacy and outreach organization.
